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Official UK movie site updates with PoA pics 
AUGUST 7, 2003 at 10:44 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Putting a stop to endless speculation as to whether recently published pictures from the set of Prisoner of Azkaban were rehearsal shots or not, the official UK movie site has put up a few of the ones we've seen, labeling them as images from the upcoming theatrical film
. And yes, they are wearing normal clothes, not robes. Take a deep breath.
Some comments that highlight the great divide this issue has caused are well put by HPANA member Aravis:
I am not going to get over the fact that the characters aren't wearing robes! Some people have pointed out that in the other movies occasionally the trio wasn't wearing robes. Well I've been rereading PoA and in the Shrieking Shack scene the trio were definitely wearing robes. Also, when Hermione attacks Draco, they are in between classes so both of them (with Crabbe and Goyle) would at the very least be wearing a school uniform. I mean, looking at the pics I could be looking at any upcoming cheap teen flick.
Their robes are part of the wizarding world, which brings me to another point: the pure-blood wizards don't usually own muggle clothing at all! I mean, in GoF wizards were wearing all sort of muggle clothing that didn't match or the guys were in dresses or something because they didn't usually wear muggle clothing! Now, Hermione and Harry live with muggles, and Ron's dad works in the Muggle Dept., but Draco would rather be caught dead than wear muggle clothing and suddenly he's dressed like he's walked straight out of GQ.
I say we need to see Cuarón's final product before we judge.
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Squib
Points: 175
Magical Me says:
I will , like most of you, have a heart attack if they wear muggle clothing all the time. Surely, JK wouldn't allow that to happen, though. We must keep the faith!
Posted Aug 7, 2003 at 6:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Alessandra says:
Robes or not, doesn't matter to me, as I've said before. It's the story and the dialogue and the action that make the movies interesting to me.
As for 'modern' fashion, since I don't subscribe to the insistence that the books have a specific place in time - I prefer them to be timeless - the characters could dress in just about any period's fashion and I'm cool with it.
So long as the movie draws me in and pushes my "I Believe" button I will be content.
Posted Aug 7, 2003 at 6:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 750
siriusgurl says:
Yeah that pure-bloods having muggle clothes thing really was a bit weird....
Posted Aug 7, 2003 at 6:57 PM EST
Points: 81
Malvagia says:
Actually, I think it's incredibly evident within the content of the books that the Malfoys are one of the oldest, and proudest, wizarding families in the world. They are also one of the most prejudiced against muggles. Thus, there is no way, I repeat, NO WAY, Draco Malfoy would be dressed in Muggle clothing. That is just...bizarre...
But that particular picture doesn't really reveal much.. Perhaps Draco is indeed wearing robes.. I don't know, you can't really tell. Maybe Cuaron switched around the scenes, therefore the situation where Hermione slaps Draco may not appear between classes as it does in the books. I don't know. We'll have to wait and see...
But regardless of what anyone claims, robes are a major part of Harry Potter. The story revolves around Harry's adventures at Hogwarts and the robes are Hogwart's uniforms. Robes are something that help to distinguish wizards from muggles aside from the magic. Wizard robes are a MUST.
Posted Aug 7, 2003 at 9:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 353
Ms. White17 says:
I absolutely 100% agree with the author. Draco would not be caught dead wearing muggle cloth, someone who prides himself on being one of the greatest pureblood families! Yea right!! I dont want this to be a teenie-bopper flick were 13 yr olds swoon over how cute harry looks in a trendy sweater that he shouldn't even be able to afford! I thought Harry didn't own much proper clothing, just Dudly hand-me-downs, since when is Harry trendy?? And Hermione!! Since when does Hermione wear cute sweaters and cutesy, treandy belts and jeans?? Robes give authenticity to the movie, they should be there! Thet're very important pieces of the story.
Posted Aug 7, 2003 at 10:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 869
Sirius Black says:
I comletely agree with LITTLEWONDER17, and I also think that if it is official that Cuaron has done this to the movie making them wear muggle clothing, he will have ruined the rest of the future movies now. Even when we want to re-read the 3rd book; we'll be picturing them in regular clothes, when we want to picture them in their robes.
If Cuaron has done this, and those photos are not only rehersal, but also the actual production, I will be disgusted!
So if this IS all true, why isn't the previous director, Chris Columbus, doing anything? He's a producer now! He works with Cuaron!!!
Posted Aug 8, 2003 at 4:38 AM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
Fred and/or George hit it right on the money! So robes aren't worn through the whole film. And if the new robes ar eto be kept secret - no wonder there are no official photos of them circulating! And there was that one pic published with the trio in uniform - so there is hope!:)
Posted Aug 8, 2003 at 11:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1990
HarrysGran says:
I think by now I’m known as robes-obsessed... I’m still disgusted, but what can we do? We can’t change the fact that there ARE those pics and that they ARE real pics and no rehearsals. So I have to accept it. If I do not, I will have fits that don’t improve my health…
As I said before, if it was just one or two scenes without robes, I can go along with that. But there had been more pics without robes – but I will stop that now.
As long as Harry hasn’t a nosering, Ron hasn’t pink hair and Hermione a tattoo on her cheek, I think I will be quite quiet… for the moment, at least
Posted Aug 8, 2003 at 12:17 PM EST
Points: 923
ChelCho says:
I suppose it's the director's artistic license not to have them wear robes. This whole movie is just his representation. It *is* a little difficult to get over the robes, but as I have no control over it, I am going to have to deal. I'm sure the movie will be just as great no matter their clothing.
Posted Aug 8, 2003 at 12:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 237
Ellia Black says:
Well i hope they do were proper Hogwarts uniforms but if the movie is any good i dont think we willl be worrying about what they are wearing!!
Posted Aug 8, 2003 at 1:12 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
this whole arguement over robes, or no robes, is utterly pointless, it's not going to change a dang thing..... it just goes to prove that the movies are just icing on the cake when it comes to the whole HP experience... remember the books are better!!!! Without the books there wouldn't be a movie to fret over. Directors are artists, their interpretations are always different from others... just let this movie stand for itself when it is out... there's no point in judging it based on a few hinting pictures.
Posted Aug 8, 2003 at 9:22 PM EST
Points: 216
RhondaWeasley says:
Hey, if we don't complain someone might get the idea the next HP films should be British verisons of Dawson's Creek, lol. Just kidding, but "robes" (which of course covers the entire uniform in the case of Hogwarts students) make us feel like we're watching something different from, you know, the latest WB teen drama. Artemis Longshadow I agree that Wizards are familiar with basics, I have less a problem with the clothes then the style. Fact is I just can't see Hermione in that outfit. Not to mention, with the exception of his weasley sweaters from Molly and his school clothes, all Harry's clothes came from Dudley.
No we can't change it, production has started, but as there are more movies to go might as well let them know what goes over well with the fans (hey that's why sites exsist and allow feedback). I doubt any of us would boycott the movie, even if we go just to trash it (just joking).
Posted Aug 9, 2003 at 2:09 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 468
siriushp says:
well i haven't read most of the posts, only a select few so I am not sure whether or not this has been brought up. But did anythign ever say that these were final cast shots or anythign like that. I mean they could be in the early stages of the scenes and just not gotten to the final shooting yet so are just practicing in regular clothing. I don't know, just a thought
Posted Aug 9, 2003 at 2:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2303
padfoot5312 says:
I hope he didn't make to many changes from the book. I'll just have to wait and see in June. Is it June yet?
Posted Aug 9, 2003 at 11:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
Wotcher_Tonks says:
Well I dont really give a Scabbers bottom whether they are in robes or not with John Williams actually writing the score this time and with the previous work that Cuaron has done this is really going to be the true coming of age, of the Potter films, I am really looking forward to it, June is way way to far away!
Posted Aug 10, 2003 at 5:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 293
jjkhp says:
I wish that they were waring robes it would make themovie more fitting for the viewers.
Posted Aug 10, 2003 at 5:27 PM EST
Points: 1445
Gopotter2004 says:
Personally, I disagree with some previous statements... I feel that taking the school out of their robes is like replacing wands with spoons and hats with buckets. I think it's wrong. And I don't want a Harry Potter line of clothing out next... Groan.
Posted Aug 10, 2003 at 10:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1990
HarrysGran says:
Still disgusted with the absent robes... But, as many of you said, we’ve only seen four pics. So there is still hope. Chris Columbus didn’t go for 100 percent authenticity in the first two movies either… There’s one flaw in them for example: Hermione should have been expelled according to the movies. I mean this occulus reparo business. In both movies she takes out her wand, swishes around and says the spell. And it’s not allowed for an underage student to use magic outside of school.
But these are all minor flaws. Hip clothes for the trio is still rubbish I think and to change the hair of Hermione is bad either, it should be bushy and brown. Well.
But I can’t wait till the 4th of June. I will love it nevertheless because of Dan, Rupert and Emma. As long as they are in the movies I'm quite content. Hope we get enough other pics until next June to keep us calm…
Posted Aug 11, 2003 at 3:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
SingingLass says:
People....the pictures of the trio wearing robes are all over the place on various web sites. They basically are shots taken of them on set....there is one where the three are walking down a hill or something...and not only are they wearing robes, but they have some new red coloring added to like the lapels....and the sweaters/jumpers were black instead of grey. Regardless...they still have school uniforms. If you look at those recent pictures, they are almost always wearing the same "muggle" clothes...indicating that they must be worn over the span of one day....and they get dirty. There must be a large part of the movie focused around the night of the shrieking shack and the time turning....which is a logical time for them to place the kids in casual clothes. Even in the first movie, when they go down to find the stone, they were not wearing school uniforms. All we have seen so far is a couple pictures. The movie spans a year of time...and I seriously doubt Hermione runs around in a pink top for that whole year. heehee.
Posted Aug 11, 2003 at 7:37 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1180
sirius'doll says:
I'm sure they DO wear robes most of the time, it just so happened (maybe) that they were only allowed to give those particular photo's to the public. I mean, yes I understand that, because these photo's are not rehersals, the actors aren't wearing robes when they should be, but that is probably because it fits better into the movie that they don't.
Posted Aug 11, 2003 at 8:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 661
Flitterbloom says:
A lot of people have really good points here, and I agree with Aravis on some things, but I disagree on others. Firstly, even with the Malfoys being sworn "Muggle Haters", I don't see why he wouldn't wear "muggle" clothing. I mean, since when is it only "muggle" clothing? If Draco wants to be the hot shot of the school, he is going to have to look good too, and on days when every other kid in the school is wearing muggle clothing, Draco wouldn't want to feel out of place.. would he? But I do agree that the trio should be wearing robes in the Shrieking Shack. The books are based on magic, and wizarding.. its a different world, and I think the movies should follow the books as closely as possible to give readers and viewers the sense that there really is this wizarding world out there.
And Paiswitch86, I don't mean to sound rude, but I think before you start calling people who feel the same way as I do "little pouting idiots", you should try and respect that everyone is going to have different opinions on the movies and I know that I didn't appreciate reading your post, especially knowing that you're calling me and others an idiot for feeling that the movies should stick to the magic that the books bring. We're not "boycotting" PoA, we are all just a little anxious about knowing whether Cuaron is going to please audiences.
Even with reading with other peoples posts that Cuaron is making the movies more "fit for todays trends", I don't agree that he should be doing that. Like I said earlier, the books take us to a different world and thats what intrigues a lot of us about the books. I would rather Cuaron stuck to the magical ways of the book instead of putting more of a "muggle" feel to the movie. Just my opinions..
Posted Aug 11, 2003 at 11:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 750
siriusgurl says:
If you guys read yesterdays news theres some one who conforms they were robes so calm down people!
Posted Aug 12, 2003 at 5:52 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 483
thegodwatcher says:
I must put in my two cents on this one. I would be totally and completely upset (mouth gaping and all) if they wore muggle clothing and not their robes. There has been far too many short cuts made in the first two movies, and to change a thing like their wardrobe would be near sinful. I'd cry, I would! It's almost like how they left out how the Ministry of Magic sent Harry a warning about the use of underage magic outside of Hogwarts... I was totally apalled. How are they going to pull off his expelment from school in the fifth movie if they left that part out in the second. I don't care how long the movies are. Titanic was more than three hours long and people were more than happy to see it more than once. Just check the gross dollar ammouts on that one. This movie better be at least three hours long! I'd really cry... no kiddin man.
Posted Aug 13, 2003 at 7:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1809
snapelupinfan says:
There are pictures of them wearing robes and there are pictures of them wearing muggle clothes. Compared with PS and CoS: there are scenes where they wesr robes and there are scenes where they wear muggle clothes.
And both were wonderful movies and I don't think anyone's complaining about them wearing muggle clothes in the first two movies now.
I think PoA will be as good as the other movies - or even better. I hope (and believe) that we can look forward to at least three hours full of magic!
Posted Aug 13, 2003 at 7:34 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1143
Godric11 says:
"Oh Mr. Cuaron, you are in trouble this time!"...at least with the angered fans who fantasize about robes!...robes or not, let's judge the movie when we actually see the whole thing and not just some stills, anyone with me?
Posted Aug 13, 2003 at 6:05 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
And doesn't everybody love how un-up to date the HP WB site tends to be. That Prophet article will stay like that for several months I imagine. I'f I were the WB, I'd maye the Official Daily Prophet act like the real thing. You know, Daily. Geezz.
Posted Aug 14, 2003 at 12:53 AM EST
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